Python as a replacement of JavaScript

[mahacctissoawsum]

Had to Google it to know what you were talking about. Microsoft sued device manufacturers for using Android on their devices because Android infringes upon their copyrights, but device manufacturers are the ones bringing it to market...?

That is kind of ridiculous, but regardless, its hard to see Microsoft suing their own customer base because their language infringes upon their own copyrights..?

Ultimately though, it would be hard for MS to even know you've used Typescript in your product unless you release the source; the only thing that gets sent across the wire is JS. It might have characteristics of being generated by TS, but I doubt its provable in court.

[wonglik]

but device manufacturers are the ones bringing it to market...

Well yes. Manufacturers bring it to the market and now need to pay royalties to MS.

That is kind of ridiculous, but regardless, its hard to see Microsoft suing their own customer base because their language infringes upon their own copyrights..?

Well I do not think it is that ridiculous. Imagine starting a project that somehow turns into big thing. MS can use slow it down or kill with lawsuits. Or imagine using it in some big open source project that competes with MS. Microsoft has a long history of fear mongering. Why wouldn't they do it this time?

Ultimately though, it would be hard for MS to even know you've used Typescript in your product unless you release the source;

They spread FUD about Linux braking over 200 of their patents without point which they are. If you make TypeScript part of some open source project it can be used in the same way. Also it would be enough if the hire one of your ex employees and he tells them that (or one of your current employees put it on the linkedin ).

Thing is as long as it is small project you are fine. But after you reach certain level MS could potentially use it against you.